When Alexis Koefoed stumbled on 55 acres of land in picturesque Solano County many years ago, she had no idea that purchasing that parcel would teach her lessons of perseverance and bravery. Soul Food Farm, which she operates with her husband, Eric, has gone through a few iterations, most recently a poultry and egg farm that closed because of a series of devastating fires.

Now, two years later, Koefoed is inviting the public to experience the land with which she fell in love. On Saturday, she and Jeannie Wilson of Cottage Pickens are hosting a vintage and antique fair from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vacaville farm and bringing in antique dealers, food vendors and farmers from as far away as Marin and Sacramento. Playing off the vintage theme, there will also be nostalgic touches like a cake table.

"Jeannie and I were sitting at my kitchen table having a cup of coffee when we came up with the idea for the event. I was telling her about my vision for growing agritourism here in the valley, and she was telling me about her frustrations with the antique world, so we decided to do something out here on the farm," Koefoed said. "It was an inspired idea between friends."

Antique vendors including Sacramento's Old Soul Studio and Petaluma's French Country Life - 25 in all - are participating. Nearby Morningsun Herb Farm is among several farms from the area selling produce and plants. Pleasant Valley Honey and Koefoed's own olive oil will also be available.

Koefoed is enthusiastic about the prospect of turning the fair into a semiannual event. "The feedback I've gotten from vendors is that there is no other antique fair set out on a farm under oak trees."

San Francisco's the Whole Beast and Vacaville's Bella Fiamma Pizza will be among the vendors selling food, but Koefoed also hopes people will pack a picnic and spend the day. "I want people to come out and see how beautiful this valley is and how important farmland is."